of course, at the presidential level, we have seen some of those polls moving in mitt romney's favor. but when you look at the house races, you have to bear in mind the presidential election is being fought in the ten battleground states, not really in all 50 states. so all of these brown ballot races are out there on their own and they are responded to their own forces, carl. >> thank you very much. can't wait until the next debate thursday night on cnbc. it's my first presidential election here. it's all new, shiny and bright. >> enjoy it while it lasts. >> thank you. >>> ahead on the show, the new game of risk for banks. the rules have changed but for investors something totally different could be in the cards. >>> and still to come, i'm taking a chance to go home. while the bully on the playground in the world economy could be losing influence. , a crash management system and the world's only tridion safety cell which can withstand over three and a half tons. small in size. big on safety. tdd#: 1-800-345-2550 after that, it's on to germany. tdd#: 1-800-345-2550 then tonight, i'm t